William Penn and the Quakers differed from the Puritans of New England in their belief that
A. the state should guarantee all inhabitants freedom of worship.
B. a model society could be created in America.
C. the government should promote morality by passing laws.
D. the government should be based on equality and consent.
Answer: A
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Why did Roosevelt grant significant concessions to the Soviets following the surrender of Germany?
A. to eliminate Soviet influence in post-war Berlin B. to ensure that the Soviets would join the war in the Pacific C. to prevent Soviet knowledge of the atomic bomb D. to secure a partial Soviet occupation in post-war Germany
In colonial America, under English common law a married woman
A. had legal authority over her children. B. could only initiate divorce in case of adultery. C. was not allowed to earn wages. D. had more legal rights than unmarried women. E. could not own property.
Which of the following is true of Life of Washington, published in 1800?
A. It was published only after the author agreed to delete revelations about Washington's affair with Sally Fairfax. B. In his portrayal of Washington, the author intended to provide the young people of America with a virtuous role model. C. It was written only after painstaking research by the author. D. Its author was widely ridiculed because he portrayed Washington in a realistic manner.
The Federalists argued that a stronger national government was necessary to
A) establish public credit. B) extend American trade. C) spur economic recovery. D) protect national interests.